# The Duel of Isabella de Carazzi and Diambra de Pottinella

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## Artwork

- Artist: [RIBERA, Jusepe de](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ribera-jusepe-de-r2d1c510b430ea5>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 235 x 212 cm

## Commentary

Ribera is known primarily for his religious subjects, but he painted a number of mythological and historical scenes. This painting represents a true story, a duel between two women, Isabella de Carazzi and Diambra de Pottinella for the love of Fabio de Zeresola. Probably the unusual or grotesque nature of the story attracted Ribera; altenatively he wished to satirize duels for honour, a common phenomenon in the Naples of his time. Ribera employs the warm colouring typical of his mature work.

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## Attribution

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